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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Martin, 633rd Security Forces Squadron armorer, signs out a M18 pistol to Senior Airman Kahrie Balding, 633rd SFS installation entry controller, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Viginia, Nov 8, 2023. SFS personnel assigned to the armory ensure JBLE defenders are properly armed with the required defense tools needed to secure the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Sullens)

Nov. 22, 2023

Armory’s vital duty: Vigilant arms

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va.-- — The 633d Security Forces Squadron armory personnel play a pivotal role in equipping and safeguarding the defenders responsible for protecting Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Housing nearly 2000 firearms and distributing 4000 rounds of ammunition daily, SFS personnel are required to take rigorous training in protective protocols for diverse situations to work in the armory.

Letters are engraved into a sheet of plywood at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov 6, 2023. The Innovation Lab contains multiple high-end machines such as a computer numerical control router, a fiber engraver, a CO2 laser engraver and a 3D printer that library card holders can use to help modernize JBLE with innovative projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Sullens)

Nov. 14, 2023

Bateman library STEAMs ahead with new Innovation Lab

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The Bateman Library on Joint Base Langley-Eustis has an Innovation Lab designed to help library card holders create a wide variety of products. The lab consists of a computer numerical control router, a fiber engraver, a CO2 laser engraver; and a 3d printer for people to come build with.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John D. Kline, Center for Initial Military Training commanding general, observes the passing parade from the reviewing stand during Yorktown Day, Oct. 19, 2023, Yorktown, Virginia. All branches of the military, patriotic organizations, and the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, were represented during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Sullens)

Oct. 26, 2023

Forward, March! Yorktown day continues strong

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The Yorktown Day Parade commences at the Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia, Oct. 19, 2023. The parade included commemorative ceremonies and historical demonstrations which taught the audience about the significance of the siege at Yorktown in 1781 and the American Revolution.

Airmen from the 633d SGCS compete in a friendly competition, hosted to test necessary skills used in surgery.

Oct. 12, 2023

633d SGCS competition trains lifesaving skills

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Members from the 633d Surgical Operations Squadron participate in a timed competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 20, 2023. The 633d SGCS training management team, hosted the competition to test the surgical technicians’ speed and precision, while maintaining sterile conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

Staff Sgt. Noah Gifford, 441st Vehicle Support Chain Operations Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of data analytics and automation, creates a bot that updates a scheduled maintenance dashboard at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 28, 2023. The bot took three minutes to complete a task that would normally take 16 minutes. This operation must be completed twice daily, saving Gifford 7,280 minutes a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Sullens)

Oct. 10, 2023

Time saving innovation

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Joint Base Langley- Eustis hosted a four-day robotics process automation roadshow in the Langley Education Center at JBLE, Virginia, Sept. 26-29.

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – David Pittman, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Headquarters personnel, runs on a treadmill while being monitored by Samantha Melius, Armed Forces Wellness Center supervisory health educator, at the Armed Forces Wellness Center, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 7, 2023. Pittman ran until he reached his desired heart rate so he can have the most accurate data to determine his appropriate training zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adisen Smith)

Oct. 4, 2023

AFWC helps set fitness goals

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The Armed Forces Wellness Center, formally known as the Army Wellness Center, provides standardized primary prevention programs and services designed to build and sustain good health and improve the overall healthy lifestyle to all active-duty military, family members, retirees and DoD civilians, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

Military families gather during the Eustis Youth Book Bash in a basketball gym

Sept. 20, 2023

JBLE-Eustis hosts donation of 3000 books to military dependents

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Military families gather during the Eustis Youth Book Bash at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 16, 2023. The book bash created opportunities for families to make connections, participate in arts and crafts and receive donated books. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

Gen Kelly gives a speech

Sept. 13, 2023

JBLE members recognized during VPCC annual breakfast

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce hosted a military recognition breakfast, on Sept. 7th, 2023. The annual event highlighted the enduring partnership between the VPCC and the military community.  During the event, Bob McKenna, VPCC president, noted five branches call the Peninsula home making the military a significant part of the community.

Khymchenko recently deployed to the United States European command, where he played a pivotal role working with senior leaders, as a translator. Khymchenko His experience and contributions led him to be named as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year and inspired him to pursue becoming an an officer as he continues to serve in the U.S. Air Force.

Sept. 13, 2023

JBLE Airman strengthens partnership with Ukraine

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — On Feb. 12, 2022, Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko’s life took an unexpected but welcomed turn when he received a vital phone call. “Hello?” he greeted. On the line was Master Sgt. Aaron Washington, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, and cooling noncommissioned officer in charge, with a life-altering opportunity.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Sullens)

Aug. 31, 2023

ASK for aid with the JBLE Airmen Starter Kit

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Moving off base for the first time can be stressful. Making a budget, finding a roommate, and viewing potential homes, while trying to balance work can quickly overload a person. Recognizing these factors, the 633d Civil Engineering Squadron airmen dorm leaders developed the Airman Starter Kit program to alleviate stress and lessen expenses by providing Airmen with free furniture kits.